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Penn State JMU Haverford College NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Amherst Maryland William & Mary| Swarthmore College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Swarthmore, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swarthmore.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,928 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,928 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,026 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,715 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,703 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 57% |
Admission |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,707 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,019 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1560 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $247 |
Diversity |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Swarthmore | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,625 students)
Swarthmore vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Swarthmore or Virginia Tech?
- Swarthmore College is 386.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Swarthmore than Virginia Tech ($58,928.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Swarthmore ($19,301 vs. $20,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 42.2% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($12,680 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than Virginia Tech (63% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 523.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($47,703 vs. $7,649)
Swarthmore vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Swarthmore or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Swarthmore .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 221 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Swarthmore (3.9)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Swarthmore vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Swarthmore or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and Swarthmore.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Virginia Tech (95% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $800 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $65,000)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $4,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,966)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $247)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/